Montecito Wine Bistro

4.3 (384)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CA 93108

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Montecito Wine Bistro is a casual family oriented California neighborhood bistro featuring 3 outdoor patios, outdoor firelace, and full bar with a diverse wine list. With dishes focused on local farms, seafoods and all natural meats, the Wine Bistro offers a diverse selection including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Website
http://www.winebistromenus.online/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Montecito Wine Bistro offers serveral areas to host your event from private dinners, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and holiday celebrations, as well as corporate luncheons and dinners. Our staff will assist you every step of the way through the planning process providing advice and options to create a memorable event. Personalized menus, vegetarian requests are welcome. Our extensive wine list features the wines of Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery, as well as wines from around the world. Full Bar. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, including two cozy fireplaces. We offer warm attentive service. A credit card hold is required for groups of ten or more.

Location
516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CA 93108
Area
Montecito
Cross Street
East Valley Road & San Ysidro Rd.
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Vegetarian French Onion Soup
Gruyere, Croutons, finished in our wood-fired oven
Spinach and Broccoli Soup
Organic Vegetable Purée
Ahi Bites
Tempura Rice Cake, #1 Ahi, Tobiko, Sprouts, Ponzu and Sriracha Aioli
Chips & Guacamole
Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
Bistro Greens Salad
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Radishes, Sunflower Seeds and Sherry Vinaigrette, Romaine Hearts, Roasted Peppers, Anchovies, Grana Padano and Caesar Dressing
Butter Lettuce Salad
Butter Lettuce with Pears, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, fresh Grana Padano, Roasted Peppers and Anchovies
Caprese Salad
Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic, Olive Oil, Maldon Salt

Entrees

Filet Mignon
8 ounce Filet, Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Roasted Demi-Glace
Salmon Piccata
6 ounce Scottish Salmon Filet with Lemon Caper Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables
Chicken Cacciatore
All Natural Chicken with Tomatoes, Mushroom, Garlic, Kalamata Olives and Mixed Farm Vegetables
Ahi Bowl
6 ounces Seared Ahi, Sprouts, Cucumber, Sliced Ginger, Carrots, Avocado, Radish, Tobiko, Ponzu, and Miso Ginger Dressing
Salmon Bowl
6 ounces Salmon, Avocado, Sprouts, Carrot, Water Chestnuts, Cucumber, Onion, Sweet Chili Sauce, Sesame Seeds
Western Bowl
8 ounces Filet, Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Asparagus Sautéed Pepper, Onion, Avocado, and Horseradish Dressing
Steak Tacos
Anaheim Chili and Steak, Sautéed Peppers & Onions, and Cheese Wrapped in Corn Tortillas with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Rice and Beans
Fajitas Platter
Choice of Steak, Shrimp or Chicken with Tortillas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Rice and Beans
Baja Fish Tacos
Grilled Salmon or Shrimp, Avocado Salsa, Spicy Cole Slaw. Served a la carte or as entree with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Rice, Beans
Rigatoni Bolognese
Marinara with Wagyu Beef, Grana Padano, and Rigatoni Pasta

Pizzas & Burgers

Wagyu Burger
Caramelized Onions, Cheddar, Roasted Garlic Aioli, on a Portuguese Bun
Housemade Veggie Burger
Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Sprouts, Heirloom Tomato on a House Burger Bun
Margherita Pizza
Fresh Tomato, Basil, Marinara and Fresh Mozzarella
Pepperoni Pizza
All Natural Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Marinara, Grana Padano

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Montecito Wine Bistro.

4.3

(384)

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

384 Reviews

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elosb Gold
California Central Coast58 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Its pretty expensive, but overall good.
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OpenTable Diner
California Central Coast29 reviews
2.0
Dined on 9 July 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not what it used to be… The food is the same, but the service and ambiance isn’t what it was pre Covid. Music out of context of the setting and the service was lacking despite a low turnout.
1 person found this helpful
SD
SharonD
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 July 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ahi tuna bites were fantastic.
1 person found this helpful
SG
SusanG
California Central Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on 4 June 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to spend an evening with lots of talking while our stomachs get happier and happier! A good community restaurant.
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Piccolo
Baja California Sur2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary
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Bennett1111 Gold
Hawaii11 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 June 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible!!! Three inexperienced children were in charge. It seemed as if no one had been trained. The “C” team was working on Memorial Day. We were ignored through the whole experience. The restaurant was empty and our food server was never there. After 20 minutes of her passing us by I finally asked our host if we could get some water. Then she greeted us. She took our beverage order and 15 minutes later came back with our sparkling water. She took our food order and never came back. Our food was delivered and 30 minutes later we had to ask the other employee walking around for our check. Our table was filled with dirty plates and we were alone on the patio surrounded by dirty plate filled empty tables... The food was so boring and bland and either overcooked or undercooked that our party just wanted to get out of there. Never again. There are so many amazing places to eat in Montecito and Santa Barbara and this is by far the most disappointing!
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Mellany
Dallas - Fort Worth45 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 May 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was just average. Considering wine Bistro was in the name they did not have a huge selection of wine. The food was OK nothing spectacular. The ambience was nice but a little too warm as all of the heaters were on in the room and a fireplace. We wished we had sat outside.
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KarenW
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 May 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The special risotto was not very good
1 person found this helpful
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None
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on 1 May 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Mediocre food. Bad service. ambiance bad and dark. Overall bad.
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P
Pharc Gold
California Central Coast7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 May 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great!! Still not back to it’s pre-Covid ambiance but I am sure it is just a matter of time...
1 person found this helpful

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Website
http://www.winebistromenus.online/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Montecito Wine Bistro offers serveral areas to host your event from private dinners, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and holiday celebrations, as well as corporate luncheons and dinners. Our staff will assist you every step of the way through the planning process providing advice and options to create a memorable event. Personalized menus, vegetarian requests are welcome. Our extensive wine list features the wines of Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery, as well as wines from around the world. Full Bar. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, including two cozy fireplaces. We offer warm attentive service. A credit card hold is required for groups of ten or more.

Location
516 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CA 93108
Area
Montecito
Cross Street
East Valley Road & San Ysidro Rd.
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Montecito Wine Bistro

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Starters & Salads

Vegetarian French Onion Soup

Spinach and Broccoli Soup

Ahi Bites

Chips & Guacamole

Bistro Greens Salad

Butter Lettuce Salad

Caesar Salad

Caprese Salad

Entrees

Filet Mignon

Salmon Piccata

Chicken Cacciatore

Ahi Bowl

Salmon Bowl

Western Bowl

Steak Tacos

Fajitas Platter

Baja Fish Tacos

Rigatoni Bolognese

Pizzas & Burgers

Wagyu Burger

Housemade Veggie Burger

Margherita Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable